World Bank classifies Mongolia as upper middle income country

World Bank classifies Mongolia as upper middle income country

Ulan Bator, July 3 - Mongolia has been reclassified by the World Bank from a lower-middle income country to an upper-middle income country for the 2024 fiscal year, announced the country's Finance Ministry on Wednesday.

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Shakib Al Hasan undecided on Bangladesh’s tour of India participation

Shakib Al Hasan undecided on Bangladesh’s tour of India participation

New Delhi, July 3 - Bangladesh’s veteran left-arm spin all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he is unsure of being a part of the side’s tour of India happening later this year.

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CM Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended till July 12

CM Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended till July 12

New Delhi, July 3 - A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till July 12 the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

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No role in scams, why should I resign: K’taka CM on BJP’s demand

No role in scams, why should I resign: K’taka CM on BJP’s demand

Bengaluru, July 3 - Reacting to the BJP’s resignation demand over his alleged involvement in the irregularities in the tribal welfare Board and Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintained on Wednesday that he would not quit as he had

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UP CM announces judicial probe into Hathras stampede

UP CM announces judicial probe into Hathras stampede

Lucknow, July 3 - UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced a judicial inquiry into the stampede in Hathras district in which 121 people were killed.

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Team India ‘coming home’; set to meet PM in Delhi, to have an open-top bus parade in Mumbai

Team India ‘coming home’; set to meet PM in Delhi, to have an open-top bus parade in Mumbai

New Delhi, July 3 - The ICC Men's T20 World Cup-winning Indian team led by Rohit Sharma are set to arrive home as the players finally left for Delhi after being stranded in Barbados for three days due to Hurricane Beryl.

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Samsung launches new AI-powered laptop in India

Samsung launches new AI-powered laptop in India

New Delhi, July 3 - Samsung on Wednesday launched a new laptop - Galaxy Book4 Ultra, equipped with cutting-edge AI-powered technology for ultimate performance, in India.

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Sensex touches 80,000 for first time, Nifty at all-time high

Sensex touches 80,000 for first time, Nifty at all-time high

Mumbai, July 3 - Indian equity indices closed at record highs on Wednesday following a rally in heavyweights like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

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Hathras tragedy: Putin sends condolence message to President Murmu, PM Modi

Hathras tragedy: Putin sends condolence message to President Murmu, PM Modi

Moscow, July 3 - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent a condolence message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district.

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They challenged the Constitution: RS chairman on Oppn’s walkout during PM’s speech

They challenged the Constitution: RS chairman on Oppn’s walkout during PM’s speech

New Delhi, July 3 - Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lambasted the Opposition MPs for staging a walkout while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking on the Motion of Thanks to President’s address, while terming the incident as a ‘dangerous precedent’.

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Out on bail, Hemant Soren likely to become Jharkhand CM again

Out on bail, Hemant Soren likely to become Jharkhand CM again

Ranchi, July 3 - Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, is likely to become the Chief Minister again.

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Australia: Health alert issued in Victoria over highly-infectious measles

Australia: Health alert issued in Victoria over highly-infectious measles

Sydney, July 3 - Authorities issued an urgent health alert on Wednesday after a new case of measles was reported in the Australian state of Victoria.

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Maha Speaker convenes meeting on Friday to discuss water woes in Mumbai

Maha Speaker convenes meeting on Friday to discuss water woes in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 3 - Taking serious note of the inadequate water supply in Mumbai, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday announced to convene a meeting with the concerned Minister, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner, and the hydraulic engineer on Friday to discuss

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Liquor policy scam: CM Kejriwal files bail plea in Delhi HC in CBI case

Liquor policy scam: CM Kejriwal files bail plea in Delhi HC in CBI case

New Delhi, July 3 - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who remains under 14-day judicial custody (till July 12) in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court for bail.

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Devda presents MP budget report amid din by Oppn in Assembly

Devda presents MP budget report amid din by Oppn in Assembly

Bhopal, July 3 - Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Jagdeesh Devda, who is also the Finance Minister of the state, presented the annual budget report amid din by the Opposition in the House on Wednesday.

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Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP claims many leaders who left party eager to return

Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP claims many leaders who left party eager to return

Srinagar, July 3 - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headed by former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti claimed on Wednesday that many leaders, who had left the party after 2019, were eager to return.

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Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking PM Modi’s disqualification from contesting polls

Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking PM Modi’s disqualification from contesting polls

New Delhi, July 3 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting Lok Sabha elections or being a member of the Lok Sabha from the Varanasi constituency.

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Graeme Smith lauds South Africa’s performance at ICC T20 World Cup

Graeme Smith lauds South Africa’s performance at ICC T20 World Cup

New Delhi, July 3 - Former South Africa cricketer and SA20 league commissioner, Graeme Smith has praised the performance of the Proteas men’s team at the T20 World Cup and noted the increased positivity around South African cricket, both locally and internationally.

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Kangana Ranaut slapgate: CISF constable reinstated, posted in Bengaluru

Kangana Ranaut slapgate: CISF constable reinstated, posted in Bengaluru

Chandigarh, July 3 - Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Kulwinder Kaur, who allegedly slapped actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport last month, has been transferred to Bengaluru, sources said on Wednesday.

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Vicky Kaushal drops song ‘Tauba Tauba’, exclaims ‘Punjabi gaana aur main dance na karu’

Vicky Kaushal drops song ‘Tauba Tauba’, exclaims ‘Punjabi gaana aur main dance na karu’

Mumbai, July 3 - Actor Vicky Kaushal never misses a chance to groove to Punjabi music, and this is exactly what he did in the song 'Tauba Tauba' from his upcoming film 'Bad Newz'.

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